1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1396 kg more than 1960 Land Rover 88. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1960 Land Rover 88 has manual transmission. 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Land Rover 88 | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | 88 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2920 mm |