1966 Fiat Grand Break vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Grand Break. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Grand Break would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 509 kg more than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Grand Break. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Grand Break.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Grand Break | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Grand Break | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
