1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1966 Ford Corsair is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 365 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair.
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, 1956 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1956 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | Crown |
Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2540 mm |