1971 Rover 2000 vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1561 kg more than 1971 Rover 2000. 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1971 Rover 2000 has manual transmission. 1971 Rover 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Rover 2000 | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 2000 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1978 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2920 mm |
