1968 Toyota Corolla vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2156 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Corolla | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Corolla | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1077 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |