2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri 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 (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (72 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 830 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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 (320 Nm) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (119 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Capri |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
