1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 230 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1957 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1957 Rover P4 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 | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Crown Victoria | P4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |