1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1969 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 700 kg more than 1969 Ford GT 40.
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 (353 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1969 Ford GT 40 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 | 1969 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2420 mm |