1996 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1997 Nissan Gloria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 300 kg more than 1997 Nissan Gloria.
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 1997 Nissan Gloria has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Gloria 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 Ford Crown Victoria | 1997 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Crown Victoria | Gloria |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |