1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 630 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | GTV | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |
