2000 Acura Integra vs. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2000 Acura Integra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 534 kg more than 2000 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Acura Integra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Acura Integra | 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | Integra | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |