1982 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (200 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 246 kg more than 1982 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1982 Chevrolet Corvette (385 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1982 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1982 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1982 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 385 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2910 mm |