1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 680 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1980 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1980 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GT | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2910 mm |