1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 28 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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 290 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
