2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 369 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |