2002 Ferrari 456M vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 456M is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,499 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 456M (400 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 70 kg more than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2002 Ferrari 456M (551 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. (367 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Crown Victoria. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ferrari 456M | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456M | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5499 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 551 Nm | 367 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |