1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 906 kg more than 1994 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, 2010 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane. 2010 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 2010 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fairlane | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2027 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 3099 mm |
