1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 131 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Crown |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2540 mm |