2009 Ford Explorer vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 30 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 414 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
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, 2009 Ford Explorer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Explorer | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Explorer | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2700 mm |