2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1974 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,569 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 260 kg more than 1974 Avanti Avanti.
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, 1974 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1974 Avanti Avanti 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 | 1974 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Ford | Avanti |
Model | Crown Victoria | Avanti |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 442 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2780 mm |