1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 Ford Mondeo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 285 kg more than 1993 Ford Mondeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo, 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, 1978 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (139 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mondeo. 1978 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Mondeo has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Mondeo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mondeo | Crown |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
