1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1964 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1964 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 900 kg more than 1964 Innocenti A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Innocenti A 40. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1964 Innocenti A 40 has manual transmission. 1964 Innocenti A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Crown Victoria | 1964 Innocenti A 40 | |
Make | Ford | Innocenti |
Model | Crown Victoria | A 40 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2220 mm |