1994 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 440 kg more than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145.
Because 1981 Ford Crown Victoria is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. (149 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alfa Romeo 145. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 has manual transmission. 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1981 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 145 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |
