1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 950 kg more than 1991 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Fairlane | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fairlane | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3099 mm |
