2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird 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 236 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2950 mm |
