2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1977 Holden GTS
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden GTS 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 77 more horse power than 1977 Holden GTS. (158 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 306 kg more than 1977 Holden GTS. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden GTS. (326 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1977 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Crown Victoria | GTS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4139 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2830 mm |
