1987 Ferrari 208 vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 610 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 208.
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, 1987 Ferrari 208 (328 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari 208 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari 208 | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 208 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1987 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 45 L |