1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 145 kg more than 1983 Toyota Crown. 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown. 1983 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Falcon | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Crown |
Year Released | 1993 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |