1973 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 260 kg more than 1973 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. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GTB | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1973 | 1984 |
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 | 347 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |