2004 Marcos TS vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Marcos TS 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Marcos TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Marcos TS (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 305 kg more than 2004 Marcos TS.
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 Marcos TS (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Marcos TS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Marcos TS | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | TS | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2700 mm |
