1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 10 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 101 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 990 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today 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, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Crown Victoria | 1998 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Today |
Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1400 mm |