1975 Opel Ascona vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. Both 1975 Opel Ascona and 1963 Toyota Crown are equipped with a 1,897 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (90 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Crown weights approximately 265 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona.
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, 1963 Toyota Crown (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (147 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Opel Ascona | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Ascona | Crown |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
