1964 Jaguar E-Type vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar E-Type 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 670 kg more than 1964 Jaguar E-Type.
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, 1964 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1964 Jaguar E-Type has manual transmission. 1964 Jaguar E-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar E-Type | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | E-Type | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |