2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1959 Volvo 120. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1959 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 786 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120. 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 120 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |
