1997 Ford Tracer vs. 1979 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1997 Ford Tracer 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 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 415 kg more than 1997 Ford Tracer.

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, 1997 Ford Tracer, 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 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Tracer. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Tracer. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Tracer has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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