1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT 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 732 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT 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:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
