1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 585 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Marea has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Marea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Marea | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Marea | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |