2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Toyota Crown

To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Crown weights approximately 118 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.

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. 2000 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1982 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1982 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Falcon 1982 Toyota Crown
Make Ford Toyota
Model Falcon Crown
Year Released 2000 1982
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 2759 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 268 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1416 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2700 mm


 

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