1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 49 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1676 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 2008 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. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
