1977 Alpine A 442 vs. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 442 (484 HP) has 305 more horse power than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. (179 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 442.
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. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1977 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1977 Alpine A 442 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 442 | 1996 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Alpine | Ford |
| Model | A 442 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 484 HP | 179 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2920 mm |
