1965 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Electra (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 826 kg more than 1965 Buick Electra.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Buick Electra | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Electra | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |