1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. (109 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer weights approximately 100 kg more than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria.
Because 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer has manual transmission. 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 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 | 1971 Jeep Grand Wagoneer | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Grand Wagoneer |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
