1952 Ferrari 225 vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 225. (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 225. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 750 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 225. 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.
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1952 Ferrari 225 | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 225 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2715 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 72 L |