2005 Ford Econovan vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Econovan is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 335 kg more than 2005 Ford Econovan. 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, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Econovan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Econovan | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Econovan | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1788 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2910 mm |