1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda SSM (286 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm). This means 1998 Honda SSM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda SSM has manual transmission. 1998 Honda SSM 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 | 1998 Honda SSM | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Crown Victoria | SSM |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1999 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
