1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 35 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, 2013 Volkswagen CC (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC 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 137 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
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, 2013 Volkswagen CC, 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 (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2013 Volkswagen CC has manual transmission. 2013 Volkswagen CC 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.
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1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Crown Victoria | CC |
Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4799 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2711 mm |