1999 Ford Econoline vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Econoline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Econoline would be higher. Both 1999 Ford Econoline and 2012 Ford Crown Victoria are equipped with a 4,604 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Ford Econoline. (212 HP @ 4450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Econoline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 501 kg more than 1999 Ford Econoline. 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 Ford Econoline (393 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Econoline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Econoline | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Econoline | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4450 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2920 mm |
