2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Crown weights approximately 58 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Expedition | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 60 L |