1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 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 19 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |