1977 Pontiac Sunbird vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Sunbird would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 595 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Sunbird.
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. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1977 Pontiac Sunbird has manual transmission. 1977 Pontiac Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Pontiac Sunbird | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Sunbird | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 225 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2920 mm |