1954 Buick 40 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 40 (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 120 kg more than 1954 Buick 40.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | 40 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1840 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2920 mm |
