1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2003 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 19 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 27 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. (116 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 495 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. 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, 2003 Volkswagen Bora, 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Bora. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Bora has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Bora 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 | 2003 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Crown Victoria | Bora |
Year Released | 1984 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86.9 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 | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |