1990 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1986 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1986 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1986 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 960 kg more than 1986 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Talbot Samba. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | 1986 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Samba |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
