Both weigh about 4000 lbs, have V8 engines, and rear wheel drive.
So, what have we gained/lost in 45 years?
And how does the concept fare against more refined competition?
Well, as I said in my previous post, the 'old' 1996 Ford Windstar is scheduled to become my work car, the 1987 S-10 Blazer is leaving, and the wife is getting a newer car.
The newer car is the 2008 Crown Victoria shown above.
I had to look long and hard to find one, because Ford stopped selling these to the general public after the 2007 year, and made them fleet-sales only.
But I found this one, a low-mileage (38,900) example.
It was a fleet vehicle for the State of Connecticut.
It's got the 'P71' package, and is designated as a CVPI, or Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.
That basically means it's got a few more heavy-duty parts than the standard base model, and is tuned for a little more high-speed power, but it's basically the same car as a standard model.
It's a flex-fuel car, so if they put in E85 fuel somewhere in town, I can burn it.
It's taking a little getting used to, after 14 years in the Windstar, expecially on snow and ice.
It seems to want to do nothing but spin a tire.
So snow tires, and a traction lock differential (posi rearend) are on my Xmas list.
Can you 'go home' again? In 2010 can I be happy with a traditional car?
I'll keep you posted.
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