1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 13 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 2,599 cc, 1966 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Crown weights approximately 450 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1966 Toyota Crown (200 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1966 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Ranchero | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranchero | Crown |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1375 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2750 mm |
