1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1995 Rover 214
To start off, 1995 Rover 214 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Crown Victoria 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 106 more horse power than 1995 Rover 214. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 214. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 683 kg more than 1995 Rover 214. 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, 1995 Rover 214, 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 214. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 214. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1995 Rover 214 has manual transmission. 1995 Rover 214 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 | 1995 Rover 214 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 214 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
