1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Torana 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 36 more horse power than 1976 Holden Torana. (102 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1976 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 550 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana. 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 (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1976 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1976 Holden Torana 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 | 1976 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Torana |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
