1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 852 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero.

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