1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2011 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2011 Fiat Siena is newer by 33 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 554 kg more than 2011 Fiat Siena.
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, 2011 Fiat Siena, 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Siena. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Siena 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 | 2011 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Crown Victoria | Siena |
Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 302 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1644 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2380 mm |