1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Crown (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 588 kg more than 1966 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, 1977 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | A 40 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 60 L |
