1995 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 16 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 171 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort, 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Escort | Crown |
Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |