1980 Bentley T vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1980 Bentley T is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bentley T weights approximately 575 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bentley T | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Bentley | Ford |
Model | T | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |