1995 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1326 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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, 1995 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Porsche 928 | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 928 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
