2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 26 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 225 kg more than 1979 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 Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown. 2005 Ford Falcon 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. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Falcon | Crown |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1356 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
