1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 155 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, 1993 Ford Falcon (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Crown. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Crown.

Compare all specifications:

1993 Ford Falcon 1968 Toyota Crown
Make Ford Toyota
Model Falcon Crown
Year Released 1993 1968
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 2599 cc
Horse Power 216 HP 98 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 365 Nm 201 Nm
Torque RPM 3650 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1530 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2750 mm


 

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