1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 830 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Ford Fairlane 1972 Toyota Corolla
Make Ford Toyota
Model Fairlane Corolla
Year Released 1993 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 1166 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 198 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 348 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 780 kg
Vehicle Length 5230 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2930 mm 2290 mm


 

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