1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 20 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 32 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 47 kg more than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Condor |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1677 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |