1970 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler New Yorker (272 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 836 kg more than 1970 Chrysler New Yorker.
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, 1970 Chrysler New Yorker (520 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler New Yorker | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | New Yorker | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2920 mm |
