1979 Ford LTD vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 276 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1410 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 |