2011 Ford E-250 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1138 kg more than 1987 Toyota Crown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford E-250 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | E-250 | Crown |
Year Released | 2011 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5504 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2154 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3505 mm | 2700 mm |