2009 Ford Explorer vs. 1956 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Explorer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1956 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1956 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Toyota Crown weights approximately 284 kg more than 2009 Ford Explorer.
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 Explorer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Toyota Crown. 2009 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1956 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1956 Toyota Crown will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Explorer | 1956 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Explorer | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2540 mm |