1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 704 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1966 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford GT 40 | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT 40 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 72 L |
