1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 290 kg more than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Valiant | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
