1956 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 927 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider.

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. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Ferrari 340 Spider 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 340 Spider Crown Victoria
Year Released 1956 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4100 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 296 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 850 kg 1777 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2620 mm