2009 Ford Escape vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Escape (171 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 664 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape, 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, 2009 Ford Escape (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escape | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
