1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Toyota MR2 is newer by 13 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 8 more horse power than 2001 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota MR2 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 | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
