2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 42 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
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, 2001 Ford Mustang (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mustang | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Mustang | Crown |
Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |