1999 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 480 kg more than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 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 1984 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1984 Ford Crown Victoria (338 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Alfa Romeo 145. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 has manual transmission. 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1984 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 145 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
