1984 Ford GT vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 21 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Crown weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 Ford GT.
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, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford GT | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | GT | Crown |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |