1972 Ford LTD vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1972 Ford LTD is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford LTD (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 320 kg more than 1966 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, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford LTD | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | LTD | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3927 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
