1966 Ford Mustang vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 598 kg more than 1966 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Mustang | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6385 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
