2012 Toyota Hilux vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 Toyota Hilux. 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux. 1988 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2012 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2012 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Hilux | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Hilux | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2800 mm |
