1992 Porsche 965 vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1391 kg more than 1992 Porsche 965.
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, 1992 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 965 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 965 | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 965 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2920 mm |
