1990 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 252 kg more than 1956 Rover P4. 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, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1956 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1956 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Crown Victoria | P4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
