1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1996 Toyota Venture 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 290 kg more than 1996 Toyota Venture. 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, 1996 Toyota Venture, 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Venture. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Venture 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Venture |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
