1977 Ford Escort 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 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort 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 98 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 815 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Escort | 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 937 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |