1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 31 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 473 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.
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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fairlane | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1873 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3246 mm |
