1983 Ford GT vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Ford GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 250 kg more than 1983 Ford GT.
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 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford GT has manual transmission. 1983 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford GT | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | GT | Crown |
Year Released | 1983 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |