1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1997 Toyota Crown is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 480 kg more than 1997 Toyota Crown.
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. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 1997 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Crown |
Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |