1981 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 530 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1981 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1981 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1979 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Giulietta | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |