1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 580 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. 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, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1983 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 75 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1566 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
