1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tundra is newer by 22 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (276 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 620 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2010 Toyota Tundra 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra 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, 2010 Toyota Tundra (424 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | 2010 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 424 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3230 mm |
