2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 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 235 kg more than 2012 Ferrari 599.
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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 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 2012 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2012 Ferrari 599 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 | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | Crown Victoria | 599 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 620 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 105 L |