1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Seat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Seat 1400 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 625 kg more than 1963 Seat 1400. 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1963 Seat 1400 has manual transmission. 1963 Seat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Crown Victoria | 1400 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |