1972 Ford Maverick vs. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 440 kg more than 1972 Ford Maverick. 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, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Maverick | 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Maverick | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |