1989 Ford Capri vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1989 Ford Capri. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 748 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri, 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Capri. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Capri. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Capri | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |
