1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1990 Ford Crown Victoria were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 615 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Crown Victoria. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Ford Crown Victoria (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1990 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 33 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1712 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2910 mm |