1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1979 Subaru Coupe
To start off, both 1979 Ford Crown Victoria and 1979 Subaru Coupe were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 695 kg more than 1979 Subaru Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Subaru Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (125 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Coupe. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Coupe has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1979 Subaru Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Crown Victoria | Coupe |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |