1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1974 Mini Clubman
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mini Clubman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mini Clubman 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 91 more horse power than 1974 Mini Clubman. (38 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1974 Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 960 kg more than 1974 Mini Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Mini Clubman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mini Clubman. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mini Clubman. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1974 Mini Clubman has manual transmission. 1974 Mini Clubman 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 | 1974 Mini Clubman | |
Make | Ford | Mini |
Model | Crown Victoria | Clubman |
Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2040 mm |