1978 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 661 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (343 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. (181 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | GTV | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 72 L |