1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 15 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 5 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 495 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Carina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |