1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 2006 Toyota Tazz

To start off, 2006 Toyota Tazz is newer by 22 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, 1984 Ford Fairlane (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tazz. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 275 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tazz, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tazz. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Tazz has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Tazz 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.

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