1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1138 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 Stradale | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 72 L |