2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1955 Talbot 2500
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1955 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1955 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 840 kg more than 1955 Talbot 2500. 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Talbot 2500. (197 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Talbot 2500. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1955 Talbot 2500 has manual transmission. 1955 Talbot 2500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 1955 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Crown Victoria | 2500 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |