2004 Maserati MC12 vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maserati MC12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maserati MC12 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (2 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1521 kg more than 2004 Maserati MC12.
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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2004 Maserati MC12 has manual transmission. 2004 Maserati MC12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Maserati MC12 | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | MC12 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 623 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 652 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |