1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Saab 900
To start off, both 1985 Ford Crown Victoria and 1985 Saab 900 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 Saab 900 (155 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria.
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 Saab 900, 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Saab 900. (278 Nm). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Saab 900. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1985 Saab 900 has manual transmission. 1985 Saab 900 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 Saab 900 | |
Make | Ford | Saab |
Model | Crown Victoria | 900 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 278 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |