1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Ford Laser
To start off, 1985 Ford Laser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Crown Victoria 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 72 more horse power than 1985 Ford Laser. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 868 kg more than 1985 Ford Laser. 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, 1985 Ford Laser, 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Laser. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1985 Ford Laser | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Laser |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |