2005 Bizzarrini GTS vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS (523 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 2005 Bizzarrini GTS (710 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Bizzarrini GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bizzarrini GTS | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Ford |
| Model | GTS | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2910 mm |
