1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1989 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1989 Toyota Cressida is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 125 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Cressida. (142 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Fairlane | 1989 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Cressida |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1577 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |