2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1975 Triumph Dolomite
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 Triumph Dolomite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph Dolomite 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 (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Dolomite. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 895 kg more than 1975 Triumph Dolomite. 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Dolomite. (150 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Dolomite. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1975 Triumph Dolomite has manual transmission. 1975 Triumph Dolomite 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 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Crown Victoria | Dolomite |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1852 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 150 Nm |
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 | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2460 mm |