1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 95 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1996 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 179 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |