1970 Austin 3 vs. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Austin 3 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 150 kg more than 1970 Austin 3. 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, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Austin 3 | 1983 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 3 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
