1998 Dodge Ram vs. 1963 Toyota Crown

To start off, 1998 Dodge Ram is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,905 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Ram (173 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 815 kg more than 1963 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, 1998 Dodge Ram (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.

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