2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 665 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown. 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, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Thunderbird | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Crown |
Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |