2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1973 Ford Capri
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Capri 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 135 more horse power than 1973 Ford Capri. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 778 kg more than 1973 Ford Capri. 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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Capri. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1973 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Capri |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
