2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1973 Matra-Simca M530
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Matra-Simca M530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Matra-Simca M530 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 164 more horse power than 1973 Matra-Simca M530. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1973 Matra-Simca M530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 846 kg more than 1973 Matra-Simca M530. 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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Matra-Simca M530. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Matra-Simca M530. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1973 Matra-Simca M530 has manual transmission. 1973 Matra-Simca M530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1973 Matra-Simca M530 | |
Make | Ford | Matra-Simca |
Model | Crown Victoria | M530 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |