1982 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1982 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 740 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort, 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Escort | 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2910 mm |