1990 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1993 Renault Safrane is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (188 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Renault Safrane.
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, 1993 Renault Safrane, 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (268 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 268 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2770 mm |
