2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
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 Marcos 2 Litres. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Marcos 2 Litres 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 985 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. (149 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1971 Marcos 2 Litres has manual transmission. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres 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 | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Crown Victoria | 2 Litres |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2270 mm |