1949 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Buick 40 | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2910 mm |
