1982 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk
To start off, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk (209 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 180 kg more than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk.
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, 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk (396 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk has manual transmission. 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk 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.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Crown Victoria | 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Studebaker |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sky Hawk |
Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4185 cc | 4735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 396 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2980 mm |