1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 725 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 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, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Lotus Cortina |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
