1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (420 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2146 kg more than 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159.
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. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Alfa Romeo GP 159 | 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GP 159 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
Engine Size | 1479 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 9300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2856 kg |