1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Toyota Crown is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon 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 8 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Crown weights approximately 151 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Crown |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |