1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Vauxhall Victor 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 42 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 520 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1972 Vauxhall Victor has manual transmission. 1972 Vauxhall Victor 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 | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Crown Victoria | Victor |
Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |