1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1999 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1999 Suzuki Baleno is newer by 19 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 51 more horse power than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 545 kg more than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. 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, 1999 Suzuki Baleno, 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Suzuki Baleno. (178 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Suzuki Baleno.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 1999 Suzuki Baleno | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Crown Victoria | Baleno |
Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |