1992 Daihatsu Feroza vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza is newer by 13 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 285 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza.
Because 1992 Daihatsu Feroza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Daihatsu Feroza 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza. (129 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Feroza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Daihatsu Feroza | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Feroza | Crown |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |
