1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fairlane 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 4 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 146 kg more than 1989 Ford Fairlane.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fairlane | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fairlane | Venza |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2776 mm |
