1963 Holden EJ vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 706 kg more than 1963 Holden EJ. 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden EJ | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | EJ | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2920 mm |
