1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 128 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
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 Falcon (311 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Supra |
Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 311 Nm | 197 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |