1987 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 25 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, 2012 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 531 kg more than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Crown Victoria | 2012 GMC Savana | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Crown Victoria | Savana |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2126 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3429 mm |