1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1997 Renault Helem
To start off, 1997 Renault Helem is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Helem (510 HP) has 372 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Helem 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 10 kg more than 1997 Renault Helem.
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 1997 Renault Helem. (85 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Helem. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Helem has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Helem 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 | 1997 Renault Helem | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Crown Victoria | Helem |
Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 510 HP |
Torque | 353 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |