1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 750 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
