2005 Ford Ka vs. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Ka is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 568 kg more than 2005 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 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 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ka, 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, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ka | 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Ka | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |