2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1959 Maserati 420
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati 420 (405 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 420 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 665 kg more than 1959 Maserati 420.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1959 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 420 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
