1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1992 Ford Crown Victoria and 1992 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 48 more horse power than 1992 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 635 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic. 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, 1992 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Civic 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 | 1992 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | Civic |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 45 L |