1978 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Toyota Crown is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Crown weights approximately 310 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1999 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Crown |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 938 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |