2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 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 128 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 347 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Crown Victoria | P4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 52 L |
