1996 Ford Mondeo vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1996 Ford Mondeo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mondeo (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1959 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 1959 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mondeo, 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, 1996 Ford Mondeo (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mondeo | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mondeo | Crown |
Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |