1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1990 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1990 Ford Ranger is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1990 Ford Ranger. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Ranger.
Because 1990 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Ranger 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. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Ford Crown Victoria | 1990 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Ranger |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4690 mm |