1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 340 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1965 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Taunus 1965 Toyota Crown
Make Ford Toyota
Model Taunus Crown
Year Released 1976 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1593 cc 2599 cc
Horse Power 67 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 115 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1035 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2750 mm