2008 Ford E-150 vs. 1983 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Crown. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Crown weights approximately 423 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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, 2008 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Crown. (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford E-150 | 1983 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | E-150 | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |