1971 McLaren M14 vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 McLaren M14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 McLaren M14 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 McLaren M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 McLaren M14 (420 HP @ 9200 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 McLaren M14 should accelerate faster than 1985 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. 1985 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1971 McLaren M14 has manual transmission. 1971 McLaren M14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 McLaren M14 | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | McLaren | Toyota |
| Model | M14 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
