1955 Fiat 1200 vs. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 1200 | 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 1200 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1189 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2910 mm |