1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 17 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 565 kg more than 1968 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
Model | Deauville | Crown |
Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |