2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (191 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 112 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (298 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (191 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Mustang | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
