1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1967 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Humber Sceptre 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 723 kg more than 1967 Humber Sceptre. 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1967 Humber Sceptre has manual transmission. 1967 Humber Sceptre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1967 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |