1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 29 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 306 kg more than 1982 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Fairlane | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Venza |
Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1706 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4801 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2776 mm |