1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 23 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 379 kg more than 1989 Ford Fairlane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Sienna |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
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 | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 252 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3030 mm |