2004 Ford Expedition vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1117 kg more than 1960 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 Expedition (395 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (114 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1960 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1960 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Expedition | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Expedition | Crown |
Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 395 Nm | 114 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2367 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |