1969 AMC Hornet vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 AMC Hornet. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1969 AMC Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1507 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet. 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1969 AMC Hornet | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Hornet | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4983 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2920 mm |