1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 800 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
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:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sunny |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |