1987 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1202 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 453 kg more than 2012 SSC Tuatara.
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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 2012 SSC Tuatara has manual transmission. 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
Make | Ford | SSC |
Model | Crown Victoria | Tuatara |
Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 1350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 1042 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1991 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1092 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2667 mm |