1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 145 kg more than 1980 Toyota Crown.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 157 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jeep | Toyota |
| Model | Station Wagon | Crown |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2700 mm |
