1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2007 Holden UTE
To start off, 2007 Holden UTE is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Holden UTE (357 HP) has 239 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 2007 Holden UTE (530 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm). This means 2007 Holden UTE 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 2007 Holden UTE has manual transmission. 2007 Holden UTE 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 | 2007 Holden UTE | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Crown Victoria | UTE |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 357 HP |
Torque | 262 Nm | 530 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |