1963 Pontiac Tempest vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Pontiac Tempest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Pontiac Tempest would be higher. At 3,524 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Pontiac Tempest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Pontiac Tempest (118 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Pontiac Tempest should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 60 kg more than 1963 Pontiac Tempest.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Pontiac Tempest | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Tempest | Crown |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3524 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2700 mm |