2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1979 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1376 kg more than 1979 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 1979 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |