1959 Ferrari 256 F1 vs. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 256 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 (291 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1144 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 256 F1.
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. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Ferrari 256 F1 | 1989 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 256 F1 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2910 mm |