1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 17 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. At 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (114 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown.
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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Talbot Tagora | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Talbot | Toyota |
| Model | Tagora | Crown |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2154 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
