1966 Ginetta G12 vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1966 Ginetta G12 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ginetta G12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 463 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12.
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 Ginetta G12 (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ginetta G12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ginetta G12 | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ginetta | Toyota |
Model | G12 | Crown |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2540 mm |