1986 Caterham 1700 vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Caterham 1700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Caterham 1700 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Caterham 1700 (168 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria.
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. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1986 Caterham 1700 has manual transmission. 1986 Caterham 1700 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Caterham 1700 | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 1700 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |
