1970 Toyota Crown vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 43 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 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1970 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Crown | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | Toyota | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Crown | Ghost |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2253 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 563 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5399 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3295 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |