1999 Audi R8 vs. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1999 Audi R8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1698 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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 Audi R8 (705 Nm) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm). This means 1999 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi R8 | 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | R8 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 610 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 705 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |