2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (263 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4186 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
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 | 1525 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |