1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 581 kg more than 1959 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 72 L |
