1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 32 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, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 926 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR 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 380 kg more than 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR.
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, 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 707 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR 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 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR has manual transmission. 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR 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 | 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Ford | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Crown Victoria | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
