1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 602 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 275. (294 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 275. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 275 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 275 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 275 | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 275 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3285 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 75 L |
