1973 Ferrari 246 vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 246. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 246 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari 246. (196 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari 246. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 701 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 246. 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 246. (226 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 246. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 246 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 246 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.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 246 | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 246 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1973 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2418 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 226 Nm | 367 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59.9 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 | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2920 mm |