2001 Ferrari 456M vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1086 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 456M.
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, 2001 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ferrari 456M | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456M | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |