Toyota Crown Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1955–1962) — First Generation
The first-generation Toyota Crown established the nameplate as a full-size sedan built for durability, offering straightforward rear-wheel-drive engineering and a choice of modest engines suited to everyday driving rather than outright speed.
Each Toyota Crown engine here is a small four-cylinder paired with a manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. The 1.5 came in gasoline and diesel forms, the latter favouring economy and low-speed pulling, while the 1.9 gasoline version added useful reserves for loaded cruising.