1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. (85 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 233 kg more than 1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Chevrolet DeLuxe | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | DeLuxe | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1952 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3546 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2910 mm |