1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 27 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 30 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 370 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. 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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |