1986 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1986 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Falcon weights approximately 615 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ford Falcon (241 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Sprinter. (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Falcon | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
