2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 450 kg more than 1954 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Rover P4. (150 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1954 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Crown Victoria | P4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |
