1979 Datsun Laurel vs. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Datsun Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Datsun Laurel would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Datsun Laurel. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1979 Datsun Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 442 kg more than 1979 Datsun Laurel. 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, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Datsun Laurel. (175 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Datsun Laurel. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1979 Datsun Laurel has manual transmission. 1979 Datsun Laurel will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Datsun Laurel | 1980 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Datsun | Ford |
Model | Laurel | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |