1978 Ford Capri vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Capri (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 134 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Ford Capri (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Capri | Crown |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
