1957 Toyota Crown vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1989 Toyota Model F is newer by 32 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Model F (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Model F weights approximately 50 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, 1989 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Crown | Model F |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2240 mm |
