1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 166 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Camaro.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1998 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1524 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |
