1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1992 Renault 19

To start off, both 1992 Ford Crown Victoria and 1992 Renault 19 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 118 more horse power than 1992 Renault 19. (90 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 619 kg more than 1992 Renault 19. 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 Renault 19, 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault 19. (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault 19. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1992 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1992 Renault 19 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 Renault 19
Make Ford Renault
Model Crown Victoria 19
Year Released 1992 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4598 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 208 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 386 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 83.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1096 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4170 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 55 L