1971 Audi 100 vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Audi 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Audi 100 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Audi 100. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1971 Audi 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 Audi 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Audi 100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Audi 100. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Audi 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Audi 100 | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1871 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
