1998 Ford F-250 vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Ford F-250 is newer by 20 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford F-250 (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Ford F-250 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown. 1998 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford F-250 | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-250 | Crown |
Year Released | 1998 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2700 mm |