1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1964 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1144 kg more than 1964 Steyr 650T. 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 650T. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 650T. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1964 Steyr 650T has manual transmission. 1964 Steyr 650T 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1964 Steyr 650T | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Crown Victoria | 650T |
Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1850 mm |