1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1995 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1995 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 710 kg more than 1995 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 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 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Corolla. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Crown Victoria | 1995 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Corolla |
Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |