1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1970 NSU 1200
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 NSU 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 NSU 1200 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) has 33 more horse power than 1970 NSU 1200. (85 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 NSU 1200.
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) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 NSU 1200. (81 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 NSU 1200. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1970 NSU 1200 has manual transmission. 1970 NSU 1200 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 | 1970 NSU 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2240 mm |
