1990 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1987 Lada Samara
To start off, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lada Samara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lada Samara 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 84 more horse power than 1987 Lada Samara. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1987 Lada Samara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 800 kg more than 1987 Lada Samara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 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 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Lada Samara, 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, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lada Samara. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lada Samara. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1987 Lada Samara has manual transmission. 1987 Lada Samara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | 1987 Lada Samara | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Samara |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
