1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 2001 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 19 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 29 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 26 kg more than 1982 Ford Fairlane.

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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1982 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor 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 2001 Toyota Condor
Make Ford Toyota
Model Fairlane Condor
Year Released 1982 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4093 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 125 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 296 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1426 kg
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2540 mm


 

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