1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Pickup would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (200 HP) has 52 more horse power than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Pickup | 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Pickup | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
