1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane 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 27 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 230 kg more than 1993 Ford Fairlane. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2920 mm |