1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1975 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1984 Ford Fiesta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Crown (71 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 671 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1975 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.

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