1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 890 kg more than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (431 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |