1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1995 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1995 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 15 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, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Atlantique 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 380 kg more than 1995 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi Atlantique has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi Atlantique 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 | 1995 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
