1987 Zastava Yugo vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Zastava Yugo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Zastava Yugo would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1987 Zastava Yugo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1906 kg more than 1987 Zastava Yugo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Zastava Yugo, 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Zastava Yugo. (108 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Zastava Yugo. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1987 Zastava Yugo has manual transmission. 1987 Zastava Yugo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Zastava Yugo | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Zastava | Ford |
Model | Yugo | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 72 L |