1995 Ford Royale vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Royale would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Royale (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. (54 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Ford Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. (92 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Royale | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Royale | Passat |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |