1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 34 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, 2012 Volvo XC60 (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC60 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo XC60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC60 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Volvo XC60 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC60 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 | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Crown Victoria | XC60 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2748 mm |
