1972 Rover 3.5 vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1972 Rover 3.5. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1972 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1221 kg more than 1972 Rover 3.5. 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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Rover 3.5 | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Rover | Ford |
| Model | 3.5 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2920 mm |
