2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1982 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 911. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 680 kg more than 1982 Porsche 911. 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 911. (258 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 911. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1982 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1982 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1982 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
