1966 Ford 12 M 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 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 510 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M.
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 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 12 M | Crown |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |