1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2001 Nissan AXY
To start off, 2001 Nissan AXY is newer by 23 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan AXY (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan AXY should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan AXY weights approximately 116 kg more than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2001 Nissan AXY, 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, 2001 Nissan AXY (314 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (302 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan AXY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan AXY has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan AXY 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 | 2001 Nissan AXY | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Crown Victoria | AXY |
Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 314 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1760 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |