1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Tundra (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
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, 2001 Toyota Tundra (427 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 2001 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fairlane | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3270 mm |
