1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 300 kg more than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |