1965 Abarth OT vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth OT would be higher. At 2,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (67 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Abarth OT. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Crown weights approximately 655 kg more than 1965 Abarth OT. 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth OT. (81 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth OT. 1979 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1965 Abarth OT has manual transmission. 1965 Abarth OT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth OT | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Abarth | Toyota |
| Model | OT | Crown |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2700 mm |
