1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 450 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
