1979 Chrysler Newport vs. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1046 kg more than 1979 Chrysler Newport. 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, 2009 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Newport. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Newport | 2009 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Newport | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2920 mm |
