1992 Ford Sierra vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 830 kg more than 1992 Ford Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Sierra | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |