1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 (421 HP @ 9300 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 2146 kg more than 1956 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. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 has manual transmission. 1956 Alfa Romeo GP 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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