1969 Bizzarrini Manta vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bizzarrini Manta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bizzarrini Manta would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bizzarrini Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bizzarrini Manta (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bizzarrini Manta should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 1969 Bizzarrini Manta (510 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (302 Nm). This means 1969 Bizzarrini Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1969 Bizzarrini Manta has manual transmission. 1969 Bizzarrini Manta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bizzarrini Manta | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Ford |
| Model | Manta | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
