2003 Toyota Crown vs. 2011 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2011 Ford Explorer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Explorer (290 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Crown. (212 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Because 2003 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Explorer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Ford Explorer (345 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Crown | 2011 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Crown | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5006 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2004 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |
