1961 AC Cobra vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 400 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
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, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Cobra | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Cobra | Crown |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |