1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1995 Ginetta G40
To start off, 1995 Ginetta G40 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 820 kg more than 1995 Ginetta G40.
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. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1995 Ginetta G40 has manual transmission. 1995 Ginetta G40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 1995 Ginetta G40 | |
Make | Ford | Ginetta |
Model | Crown Victoria | G40 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2310 mm |