1995 Nissan Serena vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Serena would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Serena. (97 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 455 kg more than 1995 Nissan Serena. 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Serena. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Serena has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Serena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Nissan Serena | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Serena | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2920 mm |