1977 Chrysler Centura vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler Centura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler Centura would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 514 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Centura.
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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Centura. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Centura. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1977 Chrysler Centura has manual transmission. 1977 Chrysler Centura will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler Centura | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Centura | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1981 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |