1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Gran Turismo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4881 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2056 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1353 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2942 mm |
