1974 Ferrari Dino vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (250 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 511 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
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, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (283 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ferrari Dino | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Dino | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2924 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
