1982 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1968 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1982 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 14 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 2,764 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. (68 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 45 kg more than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. (165 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Taft.

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