1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1982 Holden Gemini
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 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Gemini 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 90 more horse power than 1982 Holden Gemini. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 650 kg more than 1982 Holden Gemini. 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Gemini. (105 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Gemini. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1982 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1982 Holden Gemini 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.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1982 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Crown Victoria | Gemini |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1816 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |