1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1968 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1968 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1968 Steyr 700C. 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr 700C. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr 700C. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1968 Steyr 700C has manual transmission. 1968 Steyr 700C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 1968 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 700C |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 1950 mm |
