1965 Fiat Coupe vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 400 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Coupe | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2277 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
