1987 Alpine V6 vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alpine V6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alpine V6 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1987 Alpine V6. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1987 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 660 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6. 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alpine V6. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alpine V6. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1987 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1987 Alpine V6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alpine V6 | 2007 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2920 mm |