1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. (208 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 845 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Navajo | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |