1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 207 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba. (217 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chrysler Cordoba | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Cordoba | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.3 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |