1954 Rover P4 vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 450 kg more than 1954 Rover P4. 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Rover P4 | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | P4 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2103 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 72 L |
