1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1985 Ford Crown Victoria and 1985 Peugeot 505 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 @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1985 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1985 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 400 kg more than 1985 Peugeot 505. 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Peugeot 505. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1985 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1985 Peugeot 505 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 | 1985 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Crown Victoria | 505 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |