1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 555 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (149 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Fairlane | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Carina |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |