1992 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 22 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 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Crown. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 111 kg more than 1970 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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (174 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Maserati Ghibli | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Ghibli | Crown |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
