1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Buick Century
To start off, both 1985 Ford Crown Victoria and 1985 Buick Century were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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) has 38 more horse power than 1985 Buick Century. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Century.
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, 1985 Buick Century, 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) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Century. (197 Nm). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 1985 Buick Century | |
| Make | Ford | Buick |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Century |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2664 mm |
