2008 Ford Territory vs. 1980 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 612 kg more than 1980 Ford Fairlane.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 1980 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Territory | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4093 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |
