2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Maverick 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 (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 535 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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 (320 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2800 mm |
