1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 108 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Jetfire | Crown |
Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3531 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |