1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1996 Kia Capital
To start off, 1996 Kia Capital is newer by 16 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Kia Capital. (114 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Capital. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 305 kg more than 1996 Kia Capital. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Kia Capital, 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, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Capital. (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Capital.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 1996 Kia Capital | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Capital |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |