1989 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1994 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Neon is newer by 5 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, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 595 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon, 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, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Neon. (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Crown Victoria | 1994 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Crown Victoria | Neon |
Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |