1999 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (450 HP) has 302 more horse power than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 270 kg more than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Aston Martin Vantage (1,098 Nm) has 732 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm). This means 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1999 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Aston Martin Vantage | 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | Vantage | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 1098 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1700 kg |