1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (129 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 701 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1980 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1961 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1781 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |