1986 Ford Fairlane vs. 2002 Toyota FXS
To start off, 2002 Toyota FXS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,290 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota FXS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota FXS (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota FXS should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 332 kg more than 2002 Toyota FXS.
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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota FXS. (270 Nm). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota FXS. 2002 Toyota FXS has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota FXS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Fairlane | 2002 Toyota FXS | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | FXS |
Year Released | 1986 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 4290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 270 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |