1986 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1944 GAZ 10-73

To start off, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 GAZ 10-73. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 GAZ 10-73 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1944 GAZ 10-73. (75 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1944 GAZ 10-73. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 250 kg more than 1944 GAZ 10-73. 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. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1944 GAZ 10-73 has manual transmission. 1944 GAZ 10-73 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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