1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 605 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Crown Victoria 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 18 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 605. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 376 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 605. 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, 1989 Peugeot 605, 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 605. (175 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 605. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Peugeot 605 has manual transmission. 1989 Peugeot 605 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 | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Crown Victoria | 605 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 | 1324 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |