1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 330 kg more than 1981 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Ford Falcon 1988 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Ford Ford
Model Falcon Crown Victoria
Year Released 1981 1988
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3273 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 109 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 228 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 5320 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2910 mm


 

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