1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 17 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, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (119 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 595 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Baleno. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Baleno |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2390 mm |
