1954 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C (271 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 680 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1954 Alfa Romeo 6C 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:
1954 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 950 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2910 mm |