2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 210 kg more than 1984 Ford Fairlane. 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 (343 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1984 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 305 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |