1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 610 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Corolla |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |