1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2005 Mahindra Bolero

To start off, 2005 Mahindra Bolero is newer by 26 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra Bolero. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mahindra Bolero weights approximately 150 kg more than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria.

Because 2005 Mahindra Bolero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mahindra Bolero will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mahindra Bolero. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mahindra Bolero. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Mahindra Bolero has manual transmission. 2005 Mahindra Bolero 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.

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