1983 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1981 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 380 kg more than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1981 Toyota Blizzard has manual transmission. 1981 Toyota Blizzard will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Ford Crown Victoria | 1981 Toyota Blizzard | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Blizzard |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2030 mm |