1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 14 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Toyota MR2. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 490 kg more than 2004 Toyota MR2. 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fairlane | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2460 mm |
