1975 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB (339 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 201 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1975 Ferrari 512 BB (452 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. (386 Nm). This means 1975 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 512 BB | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 BB | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
