1970 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Ford F-350

To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown.

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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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