1980 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1967 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Ghibli (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 205 kg more than 1967 Maserati Ghibli.
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. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1967 Maserati Ghibli has manual transmission. 1967 Maserati Ghibli will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Crown Victoria | 1967 Maserati Ghibli | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Crown Victoria | Ghibli |
Year Released | 1980 | 1967 |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 4709 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |