1983 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1983 Mini MK V
To start off, both 1983 Ford Crown Victoria and 1983 Mini MK V were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1983 Mini MK V. (41 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1983 Mini MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1983 Mini MK V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Mini MK V, 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, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mini MK V. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mini MK V. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1983 Mini MK V has manual transmission. 1983 Mini MK V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Crown Victoria | 1983 Mini MK V | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Crown Victoria | MK V |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2040 mm |
