2009 Nissan Frontier vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,953 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (257 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Frontier | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Frontier | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3953 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
