1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair 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 90 more horse power than 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 315 kg more than 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 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 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair, 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria | 1986 Mitsubishi Debonair | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Crown Victoria | Debonair |
Year Released | 1992 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |