1979 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 312 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang. 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang. 1983 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Mustang | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |