1964 AC Cobra vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1981 Toyota Crown is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Crown weights approximately 400 kg more than 1964 AC Cobra.
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. 1981 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1964 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1964 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Cobra | Crown |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |