2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Volvo 245
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 Volvo 245. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Volvo 245 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1985 Volvo 245. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1985 Volvo 245.
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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volvo 245. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1985 Volvo 245 has manual transmission. 1985 Volvo 245 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 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Crown Victoria | 245 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |