1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1993 Toyota Supra

To start off, 1993 Toyota Supra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Supra (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 514 kg more than 1993 Toyota Supra.

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, 1993 Toyota Supra (598 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (305 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fairlane. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1993 Toyota Supra has manual transmission. 1993 Toyota Supra 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 1993 Toyota Supra
Make Ford Toyota
Model Fairlane Supra
Year Released 1984 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4093 cc 2997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 131 HP 320 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 598 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1116 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2560 mm


 

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