1986 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1955 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 860 kg more than 1955 Maserati A6G.
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. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1955 Maserati A6G has manual transmission. 1955 Maserati A6G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Crown Victoria | 1955 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Crown Victoria | A6G |
Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |