1985 Toyota Cressida vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (122 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 336 kg more than 1985 Toyota Cressida. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Cressida. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Cressida | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Cressida | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2759 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
