2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 285 kg more than 1990 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 (374 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (338 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 338 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2930 mm |