1971 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 351 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB.

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. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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