2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Crown weights approximately 409 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Expedition | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 70 L |