1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2002 Honda CR-V is newer by 24 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, 2002 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V 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 142 kg more than 2002 Honda CR-V.
Because 2002 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | CR-V |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |