1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2002 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2002 Nissan Altima is newer by 23 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. In terms of performance, 2002 Nissan Altima (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima 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 215 kg more than 2002 Nissan Altima.
Because 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Nissan Altima (338 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Crown Victoria | 2002 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Crown Victoria | Altima |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |