1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2012 Toyota Avalon is newer by 28 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, 2012 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 10 kg more than 2012 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2012 Toyota Avalon, 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, 2012 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fairlane | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2819 mm |
