1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1995 Renault Safrane is newer by 16 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, 1995 Renault Safrane (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 95 kg more than 1995 Renault Safrane.
Because 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Safrane. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Crown Victoria | Safrane |
Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |