2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450.
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, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1957 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1957 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Crown Victoria | 450 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 487 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |