1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1026 kg more than 1984 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari GTO | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | GTO | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 496 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2856 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2920 mm |