2005 Cadillac STS vs. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Cadillac STS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac STS (321 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac STS weights approximately 117 kg more than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2005 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac STS | 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | STS | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1817 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2910 mm |
