1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1993 Tata Estate

To start off, 1993 Tata Estate is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1993 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1993 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Tata Estate weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria.

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, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Tata Estate. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1993 Tata Estate has manual transmission. 1993 Tata Estate will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Ford Crown Victoria 1993 Tata Estate
Make Ford Tata
Model Crown Victoria Estate
Year Released 1980 1993
Engine Size 4186 cc 1948 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 118 HP 67 HP
Torque 262 Nm 118 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Length 5320 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2830 mm


 

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