1976 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 365 GT4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 540 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 365 GT4 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 365 GT4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1986 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GT4 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4389 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 339 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |