1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1948 Simca 8

To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Simca 8 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1948 Simca 8. (33 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1948 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 740 kg more than 1948 Simca 8. 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. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1948 Simca 8 has manual transmission. 1948 Simca 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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