2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
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 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 105 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Crown Victoria | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3080 mm |