2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 58 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Mustang (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
