1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 245 kg more than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Alfa 6 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1986 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |