1966 Holden HD vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Holden HD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Holden HD would be higher. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Holden HD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Holden HD (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Holden HD should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 150 kg more than 1966 Holden HD.
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 Holden HD (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Holden HD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Holden HD | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | HD | Crown |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2930 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
