1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra 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 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 180 kg more than 1982 Ford Falcon. 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra 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 Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Supra |
Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |