2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Tipo 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1177 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 has manual transmission. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Crown Victoria | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Crown Victoria | Tipo 61 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2210 mm |