1994 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 280 kg more than 1994 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | RZ | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |