2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare

To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 265 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (380 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.

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