1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 26 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Guara | Crown |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
