1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 14 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 90 kg more than 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Because 1980 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 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Crown Victoria | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |