1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1971 McLaren M19
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 McLaren M19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 McLaren M19 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 McLaren M19 (444 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 McLaren M19 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1971 McLaren M19.
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 1971 McLaren M19 has manual transmission. 1971 McLaren M19 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 | 1971 McLaren M19 | |
Make | Ford | McLaren |
Model | Crown Victoria | M19 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |