2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1988 Ford RS 200
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford RS 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford RS 200 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 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 560 kg more than 1988 Ford RS 200.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford RS 200. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1988 Ford RS 200 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 | 1988 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 292 Nm |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 116 L |
