1996 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre is newer by 6 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. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria (179 HP) has 171 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
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 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 1 Litre |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 297 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 8 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
