2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina 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 (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 712 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. 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 (320 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina 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 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
