2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1989 Volvo 740
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 740 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) has 69 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 740. (155 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1484 kg more than 1989 Volvo 740. 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 740. (203 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 740. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 740 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 1989 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Crown Victoria | 740 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2315 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 359 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1372 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2780 mm |