1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 600 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 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, 1987 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1987 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo 179 | 1987 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 179 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 367 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1700 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |