1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2003 Lancia Zeta
To start off, 2003 Lancia Zeta is newer by 25 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, 2003 Lancia Zeta (134 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Zeta 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 42 kg more than 2003 Lancia Zeta.
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, 2003 Lancia Zeta, 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 (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Zeta. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 2003 Lancia Zeta | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 134 HP |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
