1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 25 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 118 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 25 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown. 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Toyota |
Model | Jetfire | Crown |
Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3531 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |