1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat Campagnola. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat Campagnola would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 370 kg more than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat Campagnola has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat Campagnola will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat Campagnola | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Campagnola | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |
