1957 Abarth Renault vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1957 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 825 kg more than 1957 Abarth Renault. 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. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth Renault has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth Renault will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Abarth Renault 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Abarth Ford
Model Renault Crown Victoria
Year Released 1957 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 4598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 109 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 170 km/hour 201 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 890 kg 1715 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 5400 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1550 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 27 L 62 L


 

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