1983 Pontiac 1000 vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Pontiac 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Pontiac 1000 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1983 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1896 kg more than 1983 Pontiac 1000. 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Pontiac 1000. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1983 Pontiac 1000 has manual transmission. 1983 Pontiac 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Pontiac 1000 | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | 1000 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2920 mm |
