1972 Austin Maxi vs. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Maxi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Maxi would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1972 Austin Maxi. (95 HP @ 5350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 690 kg more than 1972 Austin Maxi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Austin Maxi, 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Maxi. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Maxi. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1972 Austin Maxi has manual transmission. 1972 Austin Maxi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Austin Maxi | 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Maxi | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1748 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5350 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |