1984 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1968 Triumph 2.5
To start off, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph 2.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph 2.5 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph 2.5 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph 2.5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 557 kg more than 1968 Triumph 2.5.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph 2.5. (222 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph 2.5.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Crown Victoria | 1968 Triumph 2.5 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Crown Victoria | 2.5 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 74.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1133 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |