1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1972 Renault 8
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Renault 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 89 more horse power than 1972 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 880 kg more than 1972 Renault 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 1972 Renault 8 has manual transmission. 1972 Renault 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1972 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 8 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |
