1947 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 209 kg more than 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 6C | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 62 L |
