1984 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 18 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, 1966 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Crown weights approximately 505 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 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 1966 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1966 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.

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