1990 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 23 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, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 422 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. 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, 2013 Honda Civic, 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Civic 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 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |