1979 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1979 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Longchamp | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |