1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 150 kg more than 1997 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:
1981 Ford Falcon | 1997 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Crown |
Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |