1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 200 kg more than 1956 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Crown |
Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2540 mm |