1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1989 Renault 4
To start off, 1989 Renault 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1989 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 935 kg more than 1989 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Renault 4, 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 4. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Renault 4 has manual transmission. 1989 Renault 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 1989 Renault 4 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Crown Victoria | 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |