2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Crown Victoria | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1076 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |