1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 640 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Corona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
