2005 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1955 Maserati 250
To start off, 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati 250 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Maserati 250 (267 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1955 Maserati 250.
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. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1955 Maserati 250 has manual transmission. 1955 Maserati 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Crown Victoria | 1955 Maserati 250 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 250 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 670 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2290 mm |
