1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane 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 65 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 270 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer significantly more control. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Caldina has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Caldina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Caldina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2590 mm |