1996 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1956 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 350S (321 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. (179 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1956 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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1956 Maserati 350S has manual transmission. 1956 Maserati 350S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Crown Victoria | 1956 Maserati 350S | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 350S |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 321 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2330 mm |
