1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 330 kg more than 1969 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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Crown |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5792 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |