1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 729 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Giulia | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 221 HP |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
