2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1975 Honda 145
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda 145 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1975 Honda 145. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 920 kg more than 1975 Honda 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda 145. (118 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda 145. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1975 Honda 145 has manual transmission. 1975 Honda 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 1975 Honda 145 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Crown Victoria | 145 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1432 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 118 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |