2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 48 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 273 kg more than 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500.
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, 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 (652 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Shelby GT 500 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Shelby GT 500 | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |