1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 56 kg more than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 72 L |