1952 Ford Crestline vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Crestline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Crestline would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1952 Ford Crestline. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Crestline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ford Crestline weights approximately 406 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.

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. 2012 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Crestline has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Crestline will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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