1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.

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, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1994 Caterham Seven has manual transmission. 1994 Caterham Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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