1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
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 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover 3.5 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 3.5 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 9 kg more than 1972 Rover 3.5.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |
