1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1955 Ford F

To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford F would be higher. At 4,458 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford F (156 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford F should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford F weights approximately 410 kg more than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. 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. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford F has manual transmission. 1955 Ford F will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Ford Crown Victoria 1955 Ford F
Make Ford Ford
Model Crown Victoria F
Year Released 1979 1955
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4186 cc 4458 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 118 HP 156 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 2040 kg
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 3000 mm


 

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