1990 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1999 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1999 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 9 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 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 642 more horse power than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 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 700 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1999 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 1999 TVR Speed 12 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 | 1999 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 7728 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |
