1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1988 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 40 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
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, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Falcon | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |