1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer.
Because 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Blazer. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1988 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Blazer | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |
