1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 460 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | RZ | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 374 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |