1984 Toyota Hilux vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 527 kg more than 1984 Toyota Hilux.
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. 1986 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Hilux | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Hilux | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 137 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2950 mm |
