1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 334 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.

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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown. 1984 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Ford Mustang 1984 Toyota Crown
Make Ford Toyota
Model Mustang Crown
Year Released 1997 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4600 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 115 HP
Torque 678 Nm 172 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 936 kg 1270 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2700 mm


 

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