1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (170 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. (143 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 193 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Forester |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2616 mm |
