1961 Ferrari 156 vs. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 156.
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. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1961 Ferrari 156 has manual transmission. 1961 Ferrari 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ferrari 156 | 1985 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 156 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2910 mm |