1990 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Hyundai Coupe
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Coupe is newer by 15 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, 2005 Hyundai Coupe (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Coupe 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 292 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Coupe.
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, 2005 Hyundai Coupe, 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | 2005 Hyundai Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |
