1966 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 382 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Chrysler New Yorker | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | New Yorker | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2163 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5870 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
