1969 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 870 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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 (343 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Junior | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |