1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1999 Rover 75
To start off, 1999 Rover 75 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 Rover 75.
Because 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 75. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 1999 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Crown Victoria | 75 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |