1996 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1979 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 930 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen 181.
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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1979 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1979 Volkswagen 181 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Crown Victoria | 1979 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Crown Victoria | 181 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |