1963 Abarth 595 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1963 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 595. (45 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 595. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 595 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 595 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 595 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 595 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
