1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Toyota Century
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Century would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Century weights approximately 109 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Century |
Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3374 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2870 mm |