1967 Fiat Dino vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1967 Fiat Dino. (160 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 660 kg more than 1967 Fiat 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, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat Dino. (172 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat Dino. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1967 Fiat Dino has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat Dino | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Dino | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |