1966 Toyota Crown vs. 1973 AC 428
To start off, 1973 AC 428 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 7,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 AC 428 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1966 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 AC 428 (639 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Toyota Crown | 1973 AC 428 | |
Make | Toyota | AC |
Model | Crown | 428 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2599 cc | 7002 cc |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 639 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |