1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 24 kg more than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Hilux |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3090 mm |