2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 481 kg more than 1985 Porsche 930.
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, 1985 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Crown Victoria | 930 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |