2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1976 Ford Capri
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Capri 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) has 185 more horse power than 1976 Ford Capri. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 830 kg more than 1976 Ford Capri. 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 (362 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Capri. (87 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 1976 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Capri |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 362 Nm | 87 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |