2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 28 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 257 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Crown Victoria | Volare |
Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |