1986 Ford Meteor vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Ford Meteor is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1986 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Because 1969 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 1969 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Meteor, 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, 1969 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Meteor | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Meteor | Crown |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
