2006 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1988 Maserati Royale
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati Royale would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati Royale (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 916 kg more than 1988 Maserati Royale.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Crown Victoria | 1988 Maserati Royale | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Crown Victoria | Royale |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2810 mm |