1987 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1955 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1955 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1955 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Toyota Crown weights approximately 314 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Toyota Crown (108 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1955 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Thunderbird | 1955 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Crown |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2540 mm |
