2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 525 kg more than 1982 Toyota Soarer. 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, 2005 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fairlane | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Soarer |
Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2670 mm |