1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1998 Honda CR-V
To start off, 1998 Honda CR-V is newer by 20 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Honda CR-V. (128 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 160 kg more than 1998 Honda CR-V. 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, 1998 Honda CR-V, 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 (353 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1998 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
