2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Festiva 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 162 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Festiva |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2300 mm |
