1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (93 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 797 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud 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:
1980 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfasud | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1980 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |