2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 300 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 (374 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
