1979 Ford Fiesta vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 865 kg more than 1979 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Toyota Crown 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 1987 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fiesta. (65 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fiesta | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |