1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1964 Toyota Publica. 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fairlane | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Publica |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2140 mm |