1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 33 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 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 | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | F-250 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3967 mm |