1979 Chrysler Avenger vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1976 kg more than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. (93 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1979 Chrysler Avenger has manual transmission. 1979 Chrysler Avenger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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