1983 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. 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 29 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 544 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2005 Honda Civic, 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic 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 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Civic |
Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1096 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |