2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 240 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 24 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 240. (152 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 400 kg more than 1980 Volvo 240. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 240. (240 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 240. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 240 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 | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Crown Victoria | 240 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 240 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |