1976 Seat 124 vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Seat 124 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1976 Seat 124. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1926 kg more than 1976 Seat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 124. (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Seat 124 | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Seat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2920 mm |
