1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 325 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 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Crown |
Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 395 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |