1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1984 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 690 kg more than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1984 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
