2009 Ford F-450 vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Crown. (115 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 642 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-450 | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-450 | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6400 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 60 L |
