1985 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1978 Pontiac Sunbird
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Sunbird would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 455 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Sunbird.
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. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1978 Pontiac Sunbird has manual transmission. 1978 Pontiac Sunbird 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 | 1978 Pontiac Sunbird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Crown Victoria | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |