1997 Fiat Scudo vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1997 Fiat Scudo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 609 kg more than 1997 Fiat Scudo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Fiat Scudo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Scudo. (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Scudo. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Scudo has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Scudo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Fiat Scudo | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Scudo | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1644 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |