1958 Toyota Crown vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 55 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (222 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 229 kg more than 1958 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Crown. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 1958 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1958 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Toyota Crown | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Crown | E-Series |
Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1453 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 25 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1479 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 2085 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3505 mm |