1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 13 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 230 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
