1982 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1971 Rover P6
To start off, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P6 would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Rover P6 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 335 kg more than 1971 Rover P6.
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, 1971 Rover P6 (274 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1971 Rover P6 has manual transmission. 1971 Rover P6 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 | 1971 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Crown Victoria | P6 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4185 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |
