1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 14 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 26 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
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 Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Falcon | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Cresta |
Year Released | 1982 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3271 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2740 mm |