2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 343. (117 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 343.
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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Crown Victoria | 343 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |