1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 17 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.
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, 2005 Holden Caprice (502 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Crown Victoria | Caprice |
Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 502 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |