1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1969 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Peugeot 304. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Peugeot 304 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 785 kg more than 1969 Peugeot 304. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Peugeot 304, 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 304. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1969 Peugeot 304 has manual transmission. 1969 Peugeot 304 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 1969 Peugeot 304 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Crown Victoria | 304 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2600 mm |