1969 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 180 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GTC | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2910 mm |