1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Cadillac 62 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1961 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |