1973 Ford Maverick vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1973 Ford Maverick is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 160 kg more than 1973 Ford Maverick. 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, 1968 Toyota Crown (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Maverick. (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Maverick | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Maverick | Crown |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2780 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |