1996 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1957 Maserati 250

To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 250 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 250 (267 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. (179 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 250 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 1160 kg more than 1957 Maserati 250.

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 1957 Maserati 250 has manual transmission. 1957 Maserati 250 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.

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