1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1984 Peugeot Quasar
To start off, 1984 Peugeot Quasar is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot Quasar (600 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot Quasar should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 1984 Peugeot Quasar is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot Quasar will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot Quasar. (133 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot Quasar.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1984 Peugeot Quasar | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Crown Victoria | Quasar |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1599 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 600 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 133 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |