1979 Toyota Celica vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 660 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Celica | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Celica | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2563 cc | 4601 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2920 mm |
