2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP) has 158 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 860 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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 (343 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Corsair |
Year Released | 2004 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 114 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2570 mm |