1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 740 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Crown Victoria | 1600 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 40 L |