1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 Superamerica | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 72 L |