1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 856 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GT | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 72 L |
