1992 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 630 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1982 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Falcon | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Corolla |
Year Released | 1992 | 1982 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |