1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 970 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1100. 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1960 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1960 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1100 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1100 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1087 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |