1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 31 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, 2009 Kia Carens (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carens 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 13 kg more than 2009 Kia Carens.
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, 2009 Kia Carens, 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, 2009 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 2009 Kia Carens | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Crown Victoria | Carens |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 302 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |