2009 Ferrari California vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2009 Ferrari California is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 105 kg more than 2009 Ferrari California.
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, 2009 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari California | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | California | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4562 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1308 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |
