1988 Toyota Supra vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 2,952 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 248 kg more than 1986 Toyota Model F. 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 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Supra | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Supra | Model F |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2240 mm |
