2007 Audi Q7 vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 28 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (229 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Q7 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2910 mm |
