1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Toyota Crown is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Crown weights approximately 510 kg more than 1962 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, 1986 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 40 | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | Crown |
Year Released | 1962 | 1986 |
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 | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2700 mm |