1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1996 Toyota Century
To start off, 1996 Toyota Century is newer by 15 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Century weights approximately 230 kg more than 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 1996 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Century |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |