1963 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT (251 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 282 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GT.
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. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GT | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 72 L |
