1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 244 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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, 1979 Toyota Crown (142 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1966 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford GT 40 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | GT 40 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2700 mm |
