1996 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 13 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP) has 109 more horse power than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. (179 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster 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 595 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
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 | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Crown Victoria | Roadster |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 288 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2352 mm |