1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 30 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 336 kg more than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3078 mm |
