1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 596 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 40 | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Crown |
Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |