1986 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1974 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 275 kg more than 1974 Maserati Bora.
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, 1974 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Crown Victoria. 1986 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1974 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1974 Maserati Bora 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 | 1974 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Crown Victoria | Bora |
Year Released | 1986 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |