1982 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2007 Volvo V50 is newer by 25 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, 2007 Volvo V50 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 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 205 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
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, 2007 Volvo V50, 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Crown Victoria | V50 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
