1981 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1981 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 421 kg more than 1981 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Toyota Crown (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Escort.

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