1976 Nissan Bluebird vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Bluebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Bluebird would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1681 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1976 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1976 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Nissan Bluebird | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Nissan | Ford |
| Model | Bluebird | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
