2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 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 86 more horse power than 1974 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1974 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 143 kg more than 1974 Rover 3.5. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Rover 3.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2820 mm |
