1986 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1984 Rover Vitesse
To start off, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover Vitesse (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 260 kg more than 1984 Rover Vitesse.
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, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Rover Vitesse. (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Rover Vitesse. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1984 Rover Vitesse has manual transmission. 1984 Rover Vitesse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | 1984 Rover Vitesse | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |
