1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1999 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1999 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 224 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. (290 Nm). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota 4Runner. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota 4Runner has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota 4Runner will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1999 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fairlane | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1839 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2680 mm |
