2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1964 Holden EH
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Holden EH. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Holden EH 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 139 more horse power than 1964 Holden EH. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1964 Holden EH. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 725 kg more than 1964 Holden EH. 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Holden EH. (237 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Holden EH.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1964 Holden EH | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Crown Victoria | EH |
Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2928 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 237 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |