1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1998 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Toyota Crown is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 30 kg more than 1998 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Zephyr | 1998 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Crown |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |