2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 186 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Crown Victoria | Volare |
Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2870 mm |