1974 Ford Fairlane vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1404 kg more than 1974 Ford Fairlane. 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 (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Fairlane. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Fairlane | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |