1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP) has 157 more horse power than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. (179 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria.
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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 400 | 1996 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 179 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 37 L |