1974 Fiat 124 vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 851 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 124 | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 72 L |