1989 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Honda Torneo

To start off, 2002 Honda Torneo is newer by 13 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 81 more horse power than 2002 Honda Torneo. (67 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Torneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 864 kg more than 2002 Honda Torneo. 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, 2002 Honda Torneo, 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) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Torneo. (149 Nm). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Torneo.

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