1966 Ferrari Dino vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 800 kg more than 1966 Ferrari Dino. 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari Dino | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 89.9 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 | 1040 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
