1949 Austin 16 vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 560 kg more than 1949 Austin 16. 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin 16. (147 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin 16. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1949 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1949 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Austin 16 | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 16 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
