From the previous model, 1955 Ford Crown Vics wheelbase grew to 115.5 inches, it has bigger engines as the base six grew to 223 cubic inches (3.7 liters) and 120 horsepower, the smaller Y-block V8 to 272 cubic inches (4.5 liters) and 162 horsepower and the bigger "Thunderbird" Y-block to 292 cubic inches (4.8 liters) and 193 horsepower. The above-mentioned specifications are the significant changes and modifications that can be noted from the previous model. Though its exterior was redecorated and restyled, same overall specifications are carried over with only a little and slight changes made. It certainly has edge and more powerful than the previous car it replaced that made the Ford Company hit the market for second best year since the 1923 model T.