1987 Chevrolet Corsica vs. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica (129 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 406 kg more than 1987 Chevrolet Corsica.
Because 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corsica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Chevrolet Corsica. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Chevrolet Corsica. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1987 Chevrolet Corsica has manual transmission. 1987 Chevrolet Corsica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Chevrolet Corsica | 1980 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corsica | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2844 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |