2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 630 kg more than 1985 Porsche 911.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 911. (286 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 911. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1985 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 | 1985 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Crown Victoria | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 286 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |