1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 389 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang. 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |