1979 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 770 kg more than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana 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 GMC Savana | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Crown Victoria | Savana |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 6600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5692 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3429 mm |