1996 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Impala 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 5,733 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (256 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. (179 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 20 kg more than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Impala | 1996 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 37 L |
