1997 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 18 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Toyota Crown.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Thunderbird | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Crown |
Year Released | 1997 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2700 mm |