1982 Fiat Strada vs. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 1982 Fiat Strada and 1982 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Strada. (103 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 725 kg more than 1982 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Strada, 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, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Strada. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Strada. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1982 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 1982 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1982 Fiat Strada | 1982 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Strada | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |