2008 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 620 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tahoe | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |