1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Toyota BB
To start off, 2001 Toyota BB is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Toyota BB. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota BB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 670 kg more than 2001 Toyota BB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota BB, 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota BB. (150 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 2001 Toyota BB | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | BB |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
