1996 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria (179 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. (73 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter. 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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1971 Toyota Sprinter has manual transmission. 1971 Toyota Sprinter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Crown Victoria | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 73 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2340 mm |