1987 Toyota Crown vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1590 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Toyota Crown. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Toyota Crown | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Crown | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3670 mm |
