1999 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1999 Ford Escort is newer by 21 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Escort (131 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 226 kg more than 1999 Ford Escort.
Because 1978 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 1978 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Ford Escort (178 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1999 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown. 1999 Ford Escort 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. 1999 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Escort | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Escort | Crown |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
