1981 Toyota Cressida vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 Toyota Model F is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Cressida (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Model F weights approximately 124 kg more than 1981 Toyota Cressida.
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, 1981 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Cressida | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Cressida | Model F |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2240 mm |
