1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1991 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 1991 Suzuki Swift is newer by 7 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 77 more horse power than 1991 Suzuki Swift. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1991 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 860 kg more than 1991 Suzuki Swift. 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, 1991 Suzuki Swift, 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Suzuki Swift. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1991 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Crown Victoria | Swift |
Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |