2004 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 146 kg more than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Blazer. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2004 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 2004 Chevrolet Blazer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Blazer | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Blazer | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |
