2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1957 Maserati 250
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 44 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 250 (306 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1131 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. 2001 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. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1957 Maserati 250 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 250 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2310 mm |
