2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 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, 1985 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 658 kg more than 1985 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (320 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 420. (308 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Crown Victoria | 420 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 308 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2610 mm |