1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2003 Ginetta G34
To start off, 2003 Ginetta G34 is newer by 24 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, 2003 Ginetta G34 (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ginetta G34 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 820 kg more than 2003 Ginetta G34.
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, 2003 Ginetta G34 (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Ginetta G34 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 2003 Ginetta G34 has manual transmission. 2003 Ginetta G34 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 | 2003 Ginetta G34 | |
Make | Ford | Ginetta |
Model | Crown Victoria | G34 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2003 |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1050 mm |