1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota 2000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota 2000GT 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 4 more horse power than 1969 Toyota 2000GT. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota 2000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 470 kg more than 1969 Toyota 2000GT. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota 2000GT. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota 2000GT. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1969 Toyota 2000GT has manual transmission. 1969 Toyota 2000GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Toyota 2000GT | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | 2000GT |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |