2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 570 kg more than 1985 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |
