1957 Toyota Crown vs. 1968 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1968 Toyota Crown is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 125 kg more than 1957 Toyota Crown. 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, 1968 Toyota Crown (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.

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