1987 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (304 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 3 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 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:
1987 Ford Crown Victoria | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Crown Victoria | Camaro |
Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1697 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4836 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1377 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2852 mm |