1957 Toyota Crown vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 56 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fiesta (118 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Crown weights approximately 97 kg more than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1957 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Ford Fiesta (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Toyota Crown | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Crown | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1153 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4067 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2489 mm |
