1960 Toyota Crown vs. 1972 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1972 Triumph GT6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 430 kg more than 1972 Triumph GT6.
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, 1972 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Toyota Crown | 1972 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Crown | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
