1990 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 716 kg more than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
