2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1977 Ford LTD
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 LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD 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 50 kg more than 1977 Ford LTD.
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, 1977 Ford LTD (525 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 1977 Ford LTD 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 | 1977 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | LTD |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3080 mm |
