1968 Volkswagen 1600 vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 865 kg more than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Ford |
| Model | 1600 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
