1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1999 Toyota Venture is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Fairlane 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 38 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Venture 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 | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Venture |
Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |