1989 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2001 Toyota Camry is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Camry (157 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 284 kg more than 2001 Toyota Camry.
Because 1989 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 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Camry, 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, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | 2001 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Camry |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
