1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1858 kg more than 1967 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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1967 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford GT 40 | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT 40 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 90 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 | 998 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 72 L |
