2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP) has 270 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1963 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 F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 729 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-450 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 75 L |
