2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1992 Ford Festiva
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1992 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 1992 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Festiva |
Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1323 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 99 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2300 mm |