1987 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1957 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 930 kg more than 1957 Maserati 350S.
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. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1957 Maserati 350S has manual transmission. 1957 Maserati 350S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | 1957 Maserati 350S | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 350S |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2330 mm |
