1990 Ford Falcon vs. 1983 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Cressida. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Cressida would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 250 kg more than 1983 Toyota Cressida. 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 Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Falcon | 1983 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
