1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 312 kg more than 1981 Ford Fairlane.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 1981 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fairlane | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Condor |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2986 cc |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 296 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1712 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |