1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1858 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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 (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 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:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfetta | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 72 L |