2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1949 Hudson Commodore
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 121 kg more than 1949 Hudson Commodore. 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. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1949 Hudson Commodore has manual transmission. 1949 Hudson Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1949 Hudson Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Hudson |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3160 mm |
