1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1971 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Zephyr | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Crown |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2700 mm |
