1963 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Biarritz. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 676 kg more than 1963 Cadillac Biarritz. 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, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz (583 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Biarritz | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Biarritz | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 359 Nm |
| 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 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
