2008 MG ZT vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 MG ZT is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 MG ZT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 MG ZT (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 MG ZT should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 MG ZT weights approximately 204 kg more than 1975 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, 2008 MG ZT (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 MG ZT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 MG ZT | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | MG | Toyota |
| Model | ZT | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
