1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1974 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 5,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 1974 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Crown Victoria | Valiant |
Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 5901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |