1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 518 kg more than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Biarritz | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |