1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 31 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. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster 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 395 kg more than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (400 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster 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 | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Crown Victoria | Roadster |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 400 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2352 mm |