1958 Toyota Crown vs. 1996 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1996 Ford Aspire is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Aspire (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Aspire should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 Ford Aspire.
Because 1958 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 1958 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Aspire, 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, 1958 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Toyota Crown | 1996 Ford Aspire | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Crown | Aspire |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2310 mm |