1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1996 Vector M12
To start off, 1996 Vector M12 is newer by 11 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 70 kg more than 1996 Vector M12.
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, 1996 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1996 Vector M12 has manual transmission. 1996 Vector M12 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 | 1996 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Ford | Vector |
| Model | Crown Victoria | M12 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
