1990 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 370 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Because 1990 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 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna, 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, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3040 mm |
