1941 Cadillac 61 vs. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 61 would be higher. At 5,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 61. (124 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 61. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 61 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1983 Ford Crown Victoria.
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. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1941 Cadillac 61 has manual transmission. 1941 Cadillac 61 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Cadillac 61 | 1983 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | 61 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5276 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1640 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2910 mm |
