1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria 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 29 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 334 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1968 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Crown Victoria | Gloria |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |