1974 Nissan Violet 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 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 900 kg more than 1974 Nissan Violet. 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 (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Nissan Violet | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Violet | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1428 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2920 mm |
