1982 Toyota Model F vs. 1980 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1982 Toyota Model F is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Model F weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 Toyota Cressida.
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, 1980 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Model F | 1980 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Model F | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1811 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2650 mm |
