2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1997 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 78 kg more than 1997 Toyota Crown.
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. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1997 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 | 1997 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Expedition | Crown |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1770 mm |
