1991 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 350 kg more than 1991 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1991 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Camaro | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |