1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 280 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.

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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tundra.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Ford Fairlane 2010 Toyota Tundra
Make Ford Toyota
Model Fairlane Tundra
Year Released 1992 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 4000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 198 HP 234 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 348 Nm 266 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2610 mm


 

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