1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 980 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |