2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (212 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 527 kg more than 2003 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Crown. (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Explorer | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Explorer | Crown |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 71 L |