1959 Land Rover 109 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 157 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1959 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Land Rover 109 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
| Model | 109 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
