1979 Ford LTD vs. 1977 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 281 kg more than 1977 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 LTD (332 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown. 1979 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Ford LTD 1977 Toyota Crown
Make Ford Toyota
Model LTD Crown
Year Released 1979 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 2188 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 133 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 332 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1686 kg 1405 kg
Vehicle Length 5520 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2700 mm