1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 590 kg more than 1964 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1964 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1964 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Fairlane | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Corona |
Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |