2011 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 924 kg more than 1986 Toyota Tercel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Tercel, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ford Falcon | 1986 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Tercel |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4967 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1868 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2838 mm | 2440 mm |
