1986 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1986 Nissan Stanza
To start off, both 1986 Ford Crown Victoria and 1986 Nissan Stanza were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Stanza. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 764 kg more than 1986 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Stanza. (145 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Stanza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | 1986 Nissan Stanza | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Stanza |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2480 mm |
