1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (362 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| 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 | 800 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 72 L |
