1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne 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 1096 kg more than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Grande Parisienne | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5317 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.5 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 72 L |