1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Hyundai Panel Van
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Panel Van is newer by 28 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.
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 (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Panel Van. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Panel Van. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Panel Van has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Panel Van 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 | 2006 Hyundai Panel Van | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Panel Van |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2607 cc |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
