1987 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1976 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Khamsin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Khamsin would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 20 kg more than 1976 Maserati Khamsin.
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 1976 Maserati Khamsin has manual transmission. 1976 Maserati Khamsin 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 | 1976 Maserati Khamsin | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Khamsin |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
