1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 25 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 486 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2006 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT 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 | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2740 mm |
