1982 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1954 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Crown Victoria | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | 12 M |
Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4185 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |