1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 846 kg more than 1956 Cadillac 6239D.

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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Cadillac 6239D 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Cadillac Ford
Model 6239D Crown Victoria
Year Released 1956 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5972 cc 4605 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 285 HP 224 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 543 Nm 359 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.1 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2010 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1970 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3280 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 72 L


 

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