1990 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 881 kg more than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria.
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 Yaris, 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Crown Victoria | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Yaris |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |