1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 540 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Corona |
Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |