1982 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1987 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1987 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. 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 56 more horse power than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. (62 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 780 kg more than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. 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, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Skoda Rapid R. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1987 Skoda Rapid R has manual transmission. 1987 Skoda Rapid R 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 | 1987 Skoda Rapid R | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Rapid R |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
