2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1975 Volvo 260
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 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 490 kg more than 1975 Volvo 260. 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 (343 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 260. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 260. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1975 Volvo 260 has manual transmission. 1975 Volvo 260 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1975 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 260 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2660 mm |
