1952 Ferrari 195 vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 680 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 195.
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. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 195 | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 195 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2340 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
