1982 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1982 Ford Escort is newer by 5 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 103 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 426 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort.
Because 1977 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Escort | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Crown |
Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |