1972 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 Ford Capri is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Capri (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 275 kg more than 1972 Ford Capri.
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, 1959 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Capri | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Crown |
Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1305 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2540 mm |