1951 Ferrari 195 vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 195. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 886 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 195. 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. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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