1985 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1985 Ford Escort is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 295 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort.

Because 1965 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 1965 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1965 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort.

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