1959 Ford Zephyr vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Zephyr (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1959 Ford Zephyr (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Zephyr | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Crown |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |