1995 Fiat Tempra vs. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1995 Fiat Tempra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Tempra. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Tempra.
Because 1985 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 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Tempra, 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Tempra. (110 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Tempra. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1995 Fiat Tempra has manual transmission. 1995 Fiat Tempra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Fiat Tempra | 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Tempra | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |