1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Camaro and 1996 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (200 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. (179 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 330 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Camaro.

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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1996 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Camaro Crown Victoria
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 179 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 5400 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 37 L


 

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