1981 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo GT (163 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 235 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo GT, 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | 2010 Alfa Romeo GT | |
| Make | Ford | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Crown Victoria | GT |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2600 mm |
