1977 Chrysler 160 vs. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler 160. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler 160 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler 160. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler 160. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 605 kg more than 1977 Chrysler 160. 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 160. (132 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 160.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler 160 | 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 160 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1638 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |