1958 Talbot 2500 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1960 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 250 kg more than 1958 Talbot 2500.
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, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Talbot 2500 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | 2500 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
