1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1962 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1962 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1962 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 775 kg more than 1962 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Toyota Corona. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1962 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1962 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1962 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Corona |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4598 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |
