2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1969 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 681 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-450 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-450 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 60 L |
