1985 Ford Capri vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1985 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 771 kg more than 1985 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Capri. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Capri | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
