1960 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 52 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 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Ka (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 310 kg more than 2012 Ford Ka.
Because 1960 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 1960 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Ka, 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, 1960 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Toyota Crown | 2012 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Crown | Ka |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 35 L |
