2012 Ford F-350 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (222 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1994 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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-350 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 548 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 6269 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2029 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1961 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3967 mm | 2930 mm |
