2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine
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 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Sunbeam Alpine 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 168 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 830 kg more than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Alpine. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1970 Sunbeam Alpine has manual transmission. 1970 Sunbeam Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1970 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
Model | Crown Victoria | Alpine |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 123 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |