2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1971 Volvo 164
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 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo 164 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 110 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 480 kg more than 1971 Volvo 164. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 164. (210 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1971 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Crown Victoria | 164 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 210 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |