1961 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1969 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 139 kg more than 1961 Jaguar E-Type.
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 Jaguar E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar E-Type | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | E-Type | Crown |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
