1992 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 20 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 60 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 8 kg more than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Sharan, 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Sharan. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Sharan 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 | 2012 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sharan |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4598 cc | 1400 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
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 | 1723 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1904 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2919 mm |