1954 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1967 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,597 cc, 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Crown (98 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 330 kg more than 1954 Ford Consul. 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, 1967 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford Consul | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Consul | Crown |
Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1507 cc | 2597 cc |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 98 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |