2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1971 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr 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 95 more horse power than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 590 kg more than 1971 Ford Zephyr. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1971 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2930 mm |
