1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1984 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 1984 Toyota Hilux is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 295 kg more than 1984 Toyota Hilux.
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. 1979 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1984 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Hilux |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |