1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Aerio is newer by 22 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, 2007 Suzuki Aerio (155 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Aerio 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 493 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Aerio.
Because 2007 Suzuki Aerio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Aerio will offer significantly more control. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Aerio. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 2007 Suzuki Aerio | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Aerio |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1207 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |
