1989 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1991 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1991 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Venturi Cabriolet (256 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 379 kg more than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet.
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, 1991 Venturi Cabriolet (405 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1991 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1991 Venturi Cabriolet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | 1991 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
