1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1983 Toyota Crown is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Crown (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 650 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 1983 Toyota Crown (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 12 M | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 12 M | Crown |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |