2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 879 kg more than 1990 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Express | 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2910 mm |