1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Toyota Crown is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 10 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 70 | Crown |
Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 60 L |