1975 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 577 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1983 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Crown |
Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |