1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Crown weights approximately 75 kg more than 1985 Ford RS 200.
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 Ford RS 200 (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford RS 200 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | RS 200 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 70 L |
