1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 926 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulietta | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 72 L |
