1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Kia Shuma II
To start off, 2005 Kia Shuma II is newer by 21 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 34 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 310 kg more than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 2005 Kia Shuma II, 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma II. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Shuma II has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Shuma II 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 | 2005 Kia Shuma II | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Shuma II |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |