2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1968 Nissan Gloria

To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Nissan Gloria 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 150 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 544 kg more than 1968 Nissan Gloria. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Gloria.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Crown Victoria 1968 Nissan Gloria
Make Ford Nissan
Model Crown Victoria Gloria
Year Released 2004 1968
Engine Size 4604 cc 1988 cc
Horse Power 239 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 374 Nm 160 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1840 kg 1296 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2700 mm