1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2003 Honda CR-V

To start off, 2003 Honda CR-V is newer by 11 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 54 more horse power than 2003 Honda CR-V. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 215 kg more than 2003 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Ford Crown Victoria 2003 Honda CR-V
Make Ford Honda
Model Crown Victoria CR-V
Year Released 1992 2003
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4598 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 208 HP 154 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 386 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 201 km/hour 172 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 58 L


 

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