2004 Fiat Panda vs. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Fiat Panda is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1390 mm |
