1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1975 Holden Torana
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Holden Torana would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 584 kg more than 1975 Holden Torana. 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, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Holden Torana. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Holden Torana. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1975 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1975 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Crown Victoria | 1975 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Crown Victoria | Torana |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |