2010 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 556 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. 1988 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2010 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Tacoma | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Tacoma | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2950 mm |
