2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 355 kg more than 1977 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |