1986 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1957 Talbot Sport
To start off, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Sport 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 29 more horse power than 1957 Talbot Sport. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 700 kg more than 1957 Talbot Sport. 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 1957 Talbot Sport has manual transmission. 1957 Talbot Sport 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | 1957 Talbot Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Sport |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
