1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1981 Matra-Simca Rancho
To start off, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Matra-Simca Rancho. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Matra-Simca Rancho 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 64 more horse power than 1981 Matra-Simca Rancho. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1981 Matra-Simca Rancho. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 558 kg more than 1981 Matra-Simca Rancho. 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, 1981 Matra-Simca Rancho, 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Matra-Simca Rancho. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Matra-Simca Rancho. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1981 Matra-Simca Rancho has manual transmission. 1981 Matra-Simca Rancho will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1981 Matra-Simca Rancho | |
Make | Ford | Matra-Simca |
Model | Crown Victoria | Rancho |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |